Microbiology Technologist - Georgetown Memorial Hospital (Georgetown, SC)
Company: Tidelands Health
Location: Myrtle Beach
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Summary:
Responsible for performing within the microbiology section of the
laboratory Will assist in organization of all work reported for
that designated area. Will assist in maintaining and performing
Quality control, Proficiency testing, instrument maintenance, and
adherence to section policies and procedures. Responsible for
helping maintain an adequate inventory of reagents and supplies at
all GHS sites as appropriate Performs all microbiological
procedures in an efficient and accurate manner. Communicates
critical values according to lab policy Assists in training new
employees in the microbiology section
Qualifications
Experience: A minimum of one following combinations is
required:
- 2 years of experience in a clinical Microbiology section plus a
Master's degree in microbiology
Or
- 4 years of experience in a clinical microbiology section plus a
Bachelor's degree in Medical laboratory science or equivalent
Or
- 5 years of experience in a clinical microbiology laboratory and
an Associate's degree in Medical Laboratory science or
equivalent
Education:
- Satisfactory completion of an MT or MLT program from an
accredited school
Licensure/Certification/ registrations:
- Certification by ASCP, AMT, or acceptable equivalent within one
year of hire
Special Skills:
- Experience and qualifications will include current knowledge of
aerobic and anaerobic bacteria identification,
- Experience with automated systems for ID and sensitivities as
well as automated blood cultures systems
- Knowledge and skills to include specialized microbiology
systems
- Must have extensive knowledge of microbiology and laboratory
terminology
- Must have ability to perform tasks accurately and efficiently in
all areas of the microbiology department including all challenges
for proficiency testing
- Must be self-motivated to pursue continuing education
- Must have working knowledge and experience in hospital
micro-laboratory computer systems
- Must have efficient organizational skills
- Must have professional communication skills, must be teamwork
oriented, and must display excellent customer service skills
relating to co-workers, physicians, patients, and all other
parties.
- Must be willing to accept responsibility for learning and
performing all assigned tasks
Other:
- Flexibility to adapt to help in main lab areas as deemed
necessary by shift lead, senior techs or lab director
- Experience or advanced training/education in molecular
diagnostics is preferred but not required.
- Valuable additional skills include experience in main lab
departments including but not limited to Hematology, Chemistry,
Coagulation, Urinalysis, and Blood Bank.
Physical Requirements: Light-Medium Physical Agility Test (PAT)
Rating
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
(activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required
to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and
frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 15 to 20 pounds
of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of
the time), and/or 5 to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or
greater than negligible up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move
objects.
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job.
Job ID: 2021-9273
Shift: Weekday - Days
External Company Name: Tidelands Health
External Company URL: http://www.tidelandshealth.org/
Street: 606 Black River Road
Keywords: Tidelands Health, Wilmington , Microbiology Technologist - Georgetown Memorial Hospital (Georgetown, SC), Healthcare , Myrtle Beach, North Carolina
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